Born in Oakdale, New York on Long Island, Monheit began singing professionally while attending Connetquot High School. At 17, she began studying at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under the tutelage of Peter Eldridge. At the age of 20, as a senior, she won the first runner-up prize at the 1998 Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition. In 1999, she received her Bachelor's degree in music.
Monheit's voice has been compared to that of Ella Fitzgerald, whom she lists as one of her influences. Songs she has recorded range from jazz standards to MGM/RKO musicals of the 1930s-1950s and Brazilian rhythms such as "Começar de novo".
Monheit released her debut album, Never Never Land in October 2000 and it became an instant success. This was followed shortly by her second album, Come Dream With Me (May 2001) and her third, In The Sun (October 2002).
Her fourth album, Live at the Rainbow Room, was released in December 2003. A similarly-titled DVD was released to complement the CD.
Her fifth album, Taking a Chance on Love, was released in September 2004. It debuted at the #1 spot on Billboard's traditional jazz chart and entered Billboard's top 100 pop chart the first week it was released. The album included the song Over the Rainbow, which had been included in her previous release recorded at the Rainbow Room, and also in the soundtrack for the film, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
The Taking a Chance on Love DVD was released in March 2005 and contains performances from the Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales, UK. Monheit released her sixth album, The Season, in October 2005. Her first holiday-themed album, it debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's jazz chart. Monheit told jazzreview.com that it was inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's holiday album, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.
The singer recently signed a recording contract with Concord Records. Her most recent album, Surrender, debuted at #1 on Billboard's jazz chart.
Get out of town
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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Get out of town, be good to me please
Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm
And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?
Just disappear, I care for you much too much
And when you are near close to me, dear we touch too much
The times when we meet is so bittersweet
Get out of town before it's too late, my love
Get out of town, be good to me please
Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm
And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?
Just disappear, I care for you much too much
And when you're near close to me, dear we touch too much
The times when we meet is so bittersweet that
Darling, it's getting me down so on your mark, get set, get out of town
Get out of town, get out of town
The lyrics of "Get Out of Town" by Jane Monheit are a plea from the singer to their lover to leave town before it's too late. The song is full of mixed emotions, with the singer clearly struggling with their feelings for their lover. The lines "Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?" suggest that the singer is worried about the potential harm their lover could cause them, and is urging them to leave as a way of protecting themselves. The repetition of the phrase "Get out of town" throughout the song emphasizes this sense of urgency and fear.
However, there is also a sense of sadness and regret in these lyrics. The line "The times when we meet is so bittersweet" suggests that the singer is torn between their love for their partner and the knowledge that staying together might not be good for them. The use of the word "darling" implies a depth of feeling that makes the decision to separate even more difficult. It's clear that these two people have a complex relationship, one that is both painful and irresistible.
The lyrics of "Get Out of Town" are therefore a plea for escape and a recognition of the difficulties inherent in love. There is a sense that the singer knows what they need to do, but that it is still a difficult decision to make. This complexity makes the song all the more compelling, as it captures the ambiguities and contradictions that often arise in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of town before it's too late, my love
Leave this place as soon as possible, my dear, to avoid any unwanted consequences.
Get out of town, be good to me please
Exit this vicinity and be kind enough to not inflict any harm upon me.
Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm
What is the reason for desiring to hurt me? Instead, why not find peace in the countryside.
And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?
You could spend your days experiencing joy in the simple things like pleasing the birds in nature.
Just disappear, I care for you much too much
I care for you so deeply that it would be easier for me if you just vanished from my life.
And when you are near close to me, dear we touch too much
When we are in each other's presence, we have a physical connection that we should not act upon.
The times when we meet is so bittersweet
Our meetings are both enjoyable and painful experiences, as our love cannot be fully realized.
That darling it's getting me down so on your mark, get set, get out of town
My affection for you is causing me distress, so it's time for you to leave this place immediately.
Get out of town, get out of town
I implore you to depart from this area as soon as possible.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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Patty de Gooijer
Wauw!!!! What a singer/swinger/jazzzsinger you are Jane!!!! Please come to Amsterdam once in a while!?!?!? xxxx Love your voice and timing! xxxx Love from Amsterdam
guri guri
★★★★★
stan 'Anime God' Taeyong
Now I know where Julie London's soul went